Standard tolerances can reach as low as ±0.01 mm , with surface roughness values (Ra) often below 0.8 µm in hard materials. Common Applications
Dicing microelectronic wafers and machining piezoelectric materials without risk of electrical shorts between layers.
The small jet size allows for omnidirectional cutting and intricate patterns with radii as small as 0.1 mm. MICRO-CHANNEL MILLING USING ABRASIVE WATERJETS ...
Abrasive waterjet (AWJ) technology has evolved beyond heavy-duty industrial cutting into a precise solution, specifically for creating intricate micro-channels in hard-to-machine materials. What is Abrasive Waterjet Micro-Milling?
It can machine virtually any material, including high-strength alloys (316L stainless steel), brittle ceramics (PZT), composites, and laminates. Standard tolerances can reach as low as ±0
While powerful, the process requires high capital investment and precision control to manage the jet's inherent instability and tool wear in the nozzle. Abrasive waterjet micro-machining of channels in metals
Shaping heat-sensitive components and thin-walled aluminum parts prone to distortion. While powerful, the process requires high capital investment
This process uses a high-velocity stream of water mixed with fine abrasive particles (typically garnet) to erode material at a microscopic level. Recent advancements in (with diameters as small as 0.2 mm or 0.3 mm) allow for the milling of narrow, controlled-depth channels. Why it’s a Game-Changer for Micro-Channels